Optima Control Solutions to Optimize Internal IT Infrastructure

Posted on February 20, 2012

The internal upgrade projects are part of Optima’s sustained effort to bring customer downtimes to a minimum and to improve customer support activities.

Optima Control Solutions, a team of independent automation experts, prides itself for being up to date with modern computing technologies such as cloud computing and virtualization. The company has recently initiated a very pronounced change in its I.T. infrastructure. Alastair Fay, Optima’s IT manager facilitating this change, talks to Hristina Stefanova about the upgrades that he has undertaken since 2011. Continue reading →

Optima Announces Financial Results and Outlook for 2012

Posted on January 9, 2012

As the 2010/2011 financial results show, by restructuring the business over the past 12 months we have increased the financial clarity and operational awareness to a whole new level. Underpinning the fundamental of high quality engineering service levels, which is vitally important, we now have a well run business engine.

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Engineers Conquer African Mountains for Good Cause

Posted on November 11, 2011

Optima’s engineers Mark Lane and Colin Keating climb the rocky Mount Toubkal of the Atlas Mountains in Africa. In search of adventures they also support a good cause – raising money for Colin’s sick nephew, Shane.

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Optima Intern Fits Control System into Single Atom

Posted on October 3, 2011

That rainy Friday afternoon was the end of the working week for Optima’s engineers. For a 17-year-old boy, however, it was the beginning of an exciting journey in the world of engineering. Continue reading →

Food Manufacturers Opting For Optima Performance

Posted on May 12, 2011

Drives and controls are fundamental to keeping the wheels of the food industry turning. Obsolete systems can have a negative impact on productivity levels and processing operations even at the most profitable of companies. Continue reading →

We’ve Hired Our First Apprentice

Posted on May 12, 2011

A speculative letter to a leading Lancashire engineering firm has led to a determined Accrington school leaver becoming the company’s youngest ever employee when he starts his apprenticeship in September. Continue reading →

Are Engineers in Short Supply?

Posted on January 28, 2011

As the owner manager of an engineering business for the past 15 years I have come to appreciate the complexities that are part and parcel of my role and my company. Challenges are presented every day and we deal with them. My company has a great reputation within industry, a highly skilled, highly motivated and loyal workforce and we share ambition. Continue reading →

InfoServe365 Targets Overseas Markets

Posted on June 15, 2010

An innovative Lancashire engineering firm is targeting more export success as it celebrates another milestone in its mission to help UK manufacturers prosper by becoming leaner and smarter in their production processes. Continue reading →

InfoServe365 Boosts Camvac’s Productivity

Posted on June 13, 2010

Increasing profit margins through improved productivity and reduced overheads is imperative for companies operating in any manufacturing sector – especially in today’s uncertain economic climate –- but identifying where processes can be honed to meet these objectives requires accurate business intelligence, which can be expensive. Continue reading →

Optima is Converting Performance into Profits

Posted on April 30, 2010

Drives, PLCs and SCADA and controls are fundamental to the converting industry, companies naturally rely on their machine control systems for production. More recently however, enterprising companies have developed their control systems to commercial advantage. Continue reading →

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